Draft Collection (#4)

DRAFT REGISTRATION, 1918. Men wait in line to register for the draft during World War I, as required by the Selective Service Act of 1917, on 12 September 1918

WORLD WAR I: ARMY DRAFT. New York City residents newly drafted into the U.S. Army taking the train to Camp Upton, Yaphank, New York. Photograph, 1918

WORLD WAR I: ARMY DRAFT. Enthusiastic newly drafted U.S. Army soldiers crossing the East River to take the train to Camp Upton, Yaphank, New York. Photograph, c1918

WWI: ARMY INDUCTION. Newly drafted members of the U. S. Army arriving at Camp Dix at Wrightstown
WWI: ARMY INDUCTION. Newly drafted members of the U.S. Army arriving at Camp Dix at Wrightstown, New Jersey, during World War I, 1918

WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). 28th President of the United States. Wilson, blindfolded, drawing the first capsule to determine the order of the third draft of troops during World War I

WWI: DRAFT REGISTRATION. Young men registering for the draft in America during World War I. Photograph, 12 September 1918

JEFFERSONs HOUSE, 1776. The house at Market and Seventh Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Thomas Jefferson lived when he drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

HAMILTON: REPORT, 1795. Alexander Hamiltons draft of his last major report to Congress as Secretary of the Treasury, January, 1795

AUSTEN: PERSUASION DRAFT. The beginning of a discarded draft of the novel Persuasion by Jane Austen (1775-1817), intended by the author to be chapter ten. Autograph manuscript

BILL OF RIGHTS, 1789. Draft of the Bill of Rights; Senate revisions to the house-passed amendments to the Constitution, 9 September 1789

Two English Rural Working Horses - Working Partners
Two English Rural Working Horses pulling a simple form of harrow - Working Partners Date: circa 1920s

Study for a background - Newlyn, Cornwall. Date: circa 1890s

A logging team at work at Chipps Cross, Between Rye and Hastings February 1936

USA: Vermont, Stowe, Mountain Road, draft horse for pulling sleighs through the snow
USA, Vermont, Stowe, Mountain Road, draft horse for pulling sleighs through the snow for tourists

ICELAND21505_JUL2009_BARTRUFF. CR2-Local Icelandic draft beer in Husavik waterfront pub
Local Icelandic draft beer in Husavik waterfront pub

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Horse - draft horse with foal Date:

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Paint and gray dapple Quarterhorse draft greeting each othe (Equus caballus) Date:

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Paint and Gray dapple Quarterhorse Draft together at winter pasture (Equus caballus) Date:

The first written plan for the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. The first written plan for the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, written by Benjamin Franklin and presented to Congress in July 1775

Two archaeologists working on a map of the Step House on Wetherill Mesa at Mesa Verde National Park
MESA VERDE: ARCHAEOLOGISTS. Two archaeologists working on a map of the Step House on Wetherill Mesa at Mesa Verde National Park. Photograph by Fred Mang, Jr. c1965

Facsimile of the original draft of the Declaration of Independence (1776) with portraits of all the signatories surrounding it. Engraving c1896. America USA Nationality

Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776 : Benjamin Franklin, left, John Adams meeting at Thomas Jefferson s, standing, lodgings in Philadelphia to study a draft of the document

First American WWI Conscripts
Camp Admiral, Maryland: 1917. The first American conscription system for WWI at Camp Admiral, Maryland. It is now called Fort Meade

An Army Draft Service Worker
United States: c. 1940. An Army draft service worker

Panoramic view of the Suez Canal and the canal of the two seas, according to the draft MM. Linant Bey and Mougel-Bey, engineers of S.A. Mohammed Said, viceroy of Egypt. engraving 1855

Draft map made by Lomonosov C016 / 2705
Map drawn by Lomonosov. This is a manuscript of a map of the region around Kholmogory, near Arkhangelsk, close to Lomonosovs birthplace

Bartenders working on a showboat on the Mississipi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974
ST. LOUIS: SHOWBOAT. Bartenders working on a showboat on the Mississipi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974

The conscription of Hessians for service alongside the British forces in America during the American Revolutionary War
HESSIANS: CONSCRIPTION. The conscription of Hessians for service alongside the British forces in America during the American Revolutionary War. Engraving, 19th century

George Washingtons copy of the first printed draft of the United States Constitution, 6 August 1787
CONSTITUTION: DRAFT, 1787. George Washingtons copy of the first printed draft of the United States Constitution, 6 August 1787, with corrections in Washingtons hand

LCC-LFB self-propelled steam fireboat
Introduced in 1912, one of the shallow draft self-propelled vessels which replaced the early fire tugs

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. Women pillaging during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary American wood engraving

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS. The attack on Croton Cottage during the New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS. Ruin of the Provost-Marshals Office following the New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863: contemporary wood engraving

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS, 1863. A mob of rioters attacking the offices of the New York Tribune during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary American wood engraving

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. The military firing on the mob at 22nd Street and Second Avenue during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary engraving

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. The mob sacking a drug store on Second Avenue during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863: contemporary colored engraving

NY: DRAFT RESUMPTION, 1863. The resumption of the draft in New York on 19 August 1863, inside the Provost Marshals office

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS. A leader of the draft rioters shot by an Army officer on 36th Street during the New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863: contemporary wood engraving

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. The destruction of the colored orphan asylum during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary American wood engraving

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT. Military conscription in New York. Wood engraving from a English newspaper of 1865

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS. Armed draft rioters on Avenue A during the New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863: contemporary wood engraving

CARTOON: DRAFT, 1862. Drafted! yes, Maria, drafted! Cartoon engraving, 11 October 1862, on the military draft to bolster the Union Army during the American Civil War

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS. Draft rioters destroying the Weehawken Ferry Terminal at the foot of 42nd Street during The New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS. Charge of the police on the rioters at the Tribune office during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary American engraving

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. Leaders of rioting mob during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary engraving from an American newspaper

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS. Burning of the 2nd Avenue Armory during the New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS. Conflict between the military and an angry mob on First Avenue during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary wood engraving

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS, 1863. A mob of rioters attacking the offices of the New York Tribune during the New York City Draft Riots, 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary English wood engraving

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"Different drafts, different stories. From Buenos Aires to London, the world is filled with captivating tales. Explore the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires through its intricate map, revealing hidden gems at every turn. Witness the resilience and bravery of the London Fire Engine Establishment as they race against time to protect their city's heritage, a list of fire stations standing tall as a testament to their dedication. In Scotland, meet the majestic Clydesdale at home - a Scottish draft horse exuding strength and grace. Marvel at a pair of chestnut Suffolk Punch working horses in harness, showcasing their unwavering determination in pulling heavy loads. Travel back in time to New York City during the infamous Draft Riots of 1863. Experience First Avenue under siege as chaos unfolds on its streets; witness an engraving capturing this turbulent chapter from a contemporary newspaper account. The mob's fury knows no bounds as they sack Brooks Brothers clothing store - an image forever etched into history through American wood engravings. Take a moment to indulge in Georges Bristol Beers' enticing advert that promises refreshing moments and unforgettable experiences. Feel small yet connected next to the prow of a steamer while three men row valiantly beside it. Lastly, let us not forget our duty towards country and king with "Your King and Country Need You" recruitment poster from 1914 - reminding us all that unity is paramount during times of strife. From ploughing fields with sheer might to fighting for justice amidst chaos, these diverse drafts remind us that each story holds significance within our collective tapestry.